An air rifle, vehicle, suspected herbal cannabis, suspected legal highs, drug dealing paraphernalia and approximately £3000 in cash has been seized by police.
Detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) recovered the items during a search of a house in the east Belfast area today (Thursday, 15 October).
Detective Inspector Hamilton said the search was part of the ongoing investigation into suspected drugs criminality linked to the east Belfast UVF.
“This search is further evidence that PCTF are proactively working to reduce the harm caused by drugs in our communities and we will continue to robustly and proactively pursue drug criminals who hide behind the guise of paramilitaries.
“We will continue to listen to the public and act on the information they provide us, to target those criminals, involved in the sale and supply of illegal drugs at every opportunity,” he said.
And he is appealing for information.
“I would encourage members of the community who may have information that could assist our efforts, to please get in touch. We will listen to you and we will act on information you provide. You can call 101, or you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/
“The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/ ” he added.